Aaron Plessinger earns First Career 450 Supercross Win in San Diego!
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger charged to his first career 450SX Main Event victory at Round 3 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, taking a convincing win in rain-soaked conditions and taking control of the series points lead in the process. Teammate Chase Sexton raced to P8 in class, now positioned second in the standings.
Words & Images: Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Press Release
In a tight 450SX Class qualifying session, Plessinger was P13 on the time-sheets, before storming to the second Heat Race win of the evening. That set him up for a breakout result inside Snapdragon Stadium amidst the steady rain falling in the region.
He’s done it! Aaron Plessinger finally brings home a 450 Supercross Win!
Powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a top-five start in the Main Event, Plessinger looked right at home as he battled at the front of the field, exercising patience as he closed in on the lead at the midway mark. An eventual pass for P1 and a well-managed race up front earned AP his first-career 450SX Main Event – a popular result after coming so close during his career previously.
Yeehaa! The Cowboy finally got one!
Aaron Plessinger: “Man, San Diego! It was a really good race, managed to get into the lead around the midway point, and just rode clean laps, stayed up, and got the win! On top of that, we take the red plate and points lead into the next round, which is huge for me. We had a great off-season… The team and I worked super-hard and to start the season with 4-5-1 results is my best start ever! The fans were crazy sticking it out here in the rain, so I’m stoked to be able to deliver a result to them, and ready to do it again next weekend.”
Results 450SX Class – San Diego
1. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 22 laps
2. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha, +2.188
3. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +22.099
Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 3 of 17 rounds
1. Aaron Plessinger, 60 points
2. Chase Sexton, 59
3. Jett Lawrence, 56
All smiles from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, who are taking the red plate from one bike to another!
